Lady Janet Okwaraji, mother of former Green Eagles Superstar, Sam Okwaraji who died on the pitch while playing for Nigeria is dead.
She died at the age of 83.
Sam Okwaraji died while playing for the Green Eagles in a World Cup qualifier against Angola at the National Stadium in Lagos on August 12, 1989.
Mrs. Okwaraji who lived in Enugu state, her home state was said to have died after a protracted illness.
Her death was confirmed to newsmen by his eldest son, Patrick Okwaraji on Monday.
Mrs. Okwaraji died a few weeks after Minister of Youth and Sports Development sent some COVID-19 palliatives to her alongside other parents of late ex-Nigeria international.
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According to Patrick, however, said that no date had been scheduled for the burial.
He said he would meet with members of his family in Umudioka, Orlu council area of Imo for further arrangements.
According to him, a letter had been sent to the Minister of Youths and Sports and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to inform them of the development.
Late Mrs. Okwaraji was a retired teacher, a school proprietress and a devout Christian.
